Senior Hybrid CPU Core Physical Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a seasoned CPU Core Physical Design Engineer in the UK. You will lead a team focused on microprocessor design, balancing power, performance and area while driving new designs.

The role requires mentoring senior engineers and collaborating across CPU Cores teams to tackle complex design challenges. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering, experience with full-chip floorplanning and timing, and strong communication skills for executive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in microprocessor design and floorplanning desirable.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary technical contact for your focus area.
• Pro-actively works with peers in technology and design reviews.
• Quantify impacts of technology issues in design reviews.
• Work cross functionally across CPU Cores team to identify and assess complex technical issues/risks, and develop solutions.
• Work closely with Design teams for Area and Floorplan refinement, Timing targets, Power targets.
• Use AI to enhance your own productivity and contribute in the building of Agentic AI tools to improve productivity of the larger team.

Skills

Leadership

High-speed microprocessor design

Mentorship

Power, performance & area optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree (5+ years)

Tools

Physical Design tools

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking a seasoned CPU Core Physical Design Engineer in the UK. You will lead a team focused on microprocessor design, balancing power, performance and area while driving new designs.

The role requires mentoring senior engineers and collaborating across CPU Cores teams to tackle complex design challenges. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering, experience with full-chip floorplanning and timing, and strong communication skills for executive